welcome Signification, définition

Signification de welcome en français

• 0 to greet in a friendly way -- accueillir

  • They welcomed us into their home. Ils nous ont accueilis dans leur maison.

• 1 to be pleased by and happy about an idea -- se réjouir de

  • The town’s residents welcomed the changes. Les habitants de la ville se sont réjouis des changements.

• 2 indicates sb feels they are accepted in a friendly way -- qqn est / se sent le/la bienvenu/-ue

  • The family made us feel welcome. La famille nous a réservé un bon accueil.

• 3 (of sth new or different) pleasing because it was needed -- bienvenu/-ue

  • The restaurant is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Le restaurant est un ajout bienvenu dans le quartier.

• 4 used to answer sb when they say “thank you” -- je t’en / vous en prie

  • “Thanks for the ride.” “You’re welcome!” “Merci pour la balade.” “Je t’en prie.”

• 5 allowed to -- invité/-ée à

  • Guests are welcome to use the pool. Les clients sont invités à utiliser la piscine.

• 6 indicates you are happy for sb to have sth because you do not want it -- qqn peut avoir qqch

  • If you want this old thing, you’re welcome to it. Si tu veux ce vieux truc, tu peux l’avoir.

• 7 a way of greeting sb -- accueil [ masculine ]

  • The audience gave him a warm/enthusiastic welcome. Le public lui a réservé un accueil chaleureux/enthousiaste.

  • welcome signs on the edge of town des panneaux d’accueil aux abords de la ville

• 8 used as a greeting -- bienvenue

  • Welcome! Please come in. Soyez le bienvenu ! Entrez donc.

• 9 received with gladness and happiness -- bienvenu

  • She will make you welcome

  • He is a welcome visitor at our house

  • The extra money was very welcome

  • The holiday made a welcome change.

• 10 reception; hospitality -- accueil

  • We were given a warm welcome.

• 11 to receive or greet with pleasure and gladness -- accueillir,(se) réjouir (de)

  • We were welcomed by our hosts

  • She will welcome the chance to see you again.

• 12 used to express gladness at someone’s arrival -- bienvenue

  • Welcome to Britain!